NFL Monday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 9, 2024
Last updated: Dec 8, 2024, 9:06PM | Published: Dec 5, 2024, 3:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday Late DFS contest kicks off at 8:06am AEDT on December 9, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NFL contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on December 9 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday Late slate consists of these games:
- Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks
- San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears
- Los Angeles Rams vs Buffalo Bills
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Allen (BUF, QB) | $18,350 | 22.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Isaac Guerendo (SF, FLEX/RB) | $10,390 | 14.8 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Marvin Harrison (ARI, WR/FLEX) | $10,900 | 10.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Tyler Lockett (SEA, WR/FLEX) | $6,370 | 7.9 | 1.2 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide the most "bang for your buck," meaning they're expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options refer to the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
QB (Quarterback)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Allen (BUF) | $18,350 | 22.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Brock Purdy (SF) | $14,830 | 19.4 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Caleb Williams (CHI) | $14,410 | 17.2 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Sam Howell (SEA) | $8,000 | 0.2 | 0 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Puka Nacua (LA) | $15,330 | 16.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Tyler Lockett (SEA) | $6,370 | 7.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Marvin Harrison (ARI) | $10,900 | 10.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Deebo Samuel (SF) | $9,790 | 11.3 | 1.2 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $11,990 | 13.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Noah Fant (SEA) | $5,890 | 6.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | George Kittle (SF) | $11,590 | 13.2 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Cole Kmet (CHI) | $7,390 | 7.1 | 1 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | James Conner (ARI) | $13,330 | 16.8 | 1.3 |
| Value | Isaac Guerendo (SF) | $10,390 | 14.8 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Kyren Williams (LA) | $14,620 | 15 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Zach Charbonnet (SEA) | $8,000 | 6.2 | 0.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Isaac Guerendo. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Josh Allen is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Tyler Lockett.
On the other hand, according to our model, Marvin Harrison is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NFL Monday Late slate closes at 8:06am AEDT on Monday. ENTER NOW!
As with all NFL DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven NFL fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the NFL Monday Late contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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